Luke 18:16-17
New King James Version
16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for (A)of such is the kingdom of God. 17 (B)Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
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Luke 18:16-17
King James Version
16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
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Luke 18:16-17
Amplified Bible
16 But Jesus called them to Himself, saying [to the apostles], “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God [with faith and humility] like a child will not enter it at all.”
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Luke 18:16-17
New American Standard Bible
16 But Jesus called for [a]the little ones, saying, “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not [b]forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 Truly I say to you, (A)whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”
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- Luke 18:16 Lit them
- Luke 18:16 Or prevent
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